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Japan ranks 116th in 2022 gender gap report, worst among G7: Japan ranked 116th among 146 countries in the gender gap rankings this year, remaining in last place ...
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Japan ranks 116th in 2022 gender gap report, worst among G7: Japan ranked 116th among 146 countries in the gender gap rankings this year, remaining in last place ...
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Spy for China? Employees of AfD top candidate Krah arrested: Another Chinese spy has apparently been arrested in Germany. This is said to be an employee of ...
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Quick Glance: Employee of AfD Politician Arrested on Suspicion of Espionage
- An employee of AfD's lead candidate Maximilian Krah was arrested for allegedly spying for China and conducting surveillance on opposition figures in Germany.
- The Federal Prosecutor's Office is investigating based on information from the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution. The AfD expressed concern over the arrest and pledged to support the investigation.
- Federal Interior Minister Faeser called the accusations an attack on European democracy. China denied the allegations. The arrested employee had previously offered information to German authorities but was deemed unreliable.
- There was no connection between the arrest of Krah's employee and other arrests on Monday. Additionally, allegations against AfD politician Krah regarding possible payments from Kremlin-linked sources were revealed.
China 'Lower-Tier Cities' Are Attracting More People -- And More Chain Brands
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Chinese professor at Tokyo university missing after trip home: BEIJING -- A professor at Tokyo's Asia University has gone missing after temporarily ...
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China acquired recently banned Nvidia chips in Super Micro, Dell servers, tenders show
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Quick Glance: China Acquires Banned Nvidia Chips in Super Micro, Dell Servers
- Chinese universities obtained Nvidia chips through third parties despite ban
- Tenders reveal acquisition of advanced chips in server products
- Sales by unknown Chinese retailers bypass U.S. regulations
- Tenders demonstrate China's access to advanced technology, potential export control violations
JPMorgan China names new heads of China securities unit: JPMorgan Chase & Co appoints Lu Fang to chair the board of its China securities arm ...
reuters.com/business/finance/jpmorgan-china-names-new-heads-china-investment-banking-arm-2024-04-23/
Germany spying: Far-right party aide held in China spy probe: Prosecutors identify the suspect as Jian G and accuse him of passing information to Chinese ...
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68880086
China’s Cheap EV Exports to Redraw Global Automaking, IEA Says: China is set to change the map of global automaking by stepping up electric-car exports that will ...
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VW workforce cuts: Volkswagen pays up to 450,000 euros in severance pay: VW is fueling its workforce reductions with high severance payments ...
wiwo.de/unternehmen/auto/sparprogramm-bei-volkswagen-vw-zahlt-bis-zu-450-000-euro-abfindung/29757096.html
Blinken says genocide in Xinjiang is ongoing in report ahead of China visit: Beijing is continuing to commit genocide and crimes against humanity against Uyghurs ...
reuters.com/world/blinken-says-genocide-xinjiang-is-ongoing-report-ahead-china-visit-2024-04-22/
We Tested the BYD Seal—the Car That Explains Why Tesla Just Cut Its Prices: A world-class saloon for the people, from China’s biggest name in EVs ...
wired.com/review/review-byd-seal-2024/
Telegram founder says China downloads have not fallen since Apple move: Pavel Durov, billionaire founder and CEO of Telegram, said Apple's move last week to ...
reuters.com/technology/telegram-founder-says-china-downloads-have-not-fallen-since-apple-move-2024-04-23/
32-yr-old man's kidneys at octogenarian level after taking Japan supplement - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240423/p2a/00m/0na/017000c
Electric car sales to rise but affordability in focus, IEA says: Electric car sales will rise strongly in 2024 despite economic headwinds in some markets ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/electric-car-sales-rise-affordability-focus-iea-says-2024-04-23/
China tourist dies in plunge from cliff while posing for photo next to famous tree at Indonesia volcano
scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3259972/china-tourist-dies-plunge-cliff-while-posing-photo-next-famous-tree-indonesia-volcano
Nidec posts unexpected quarterly loss, hit by restructuring costs amid China EV war
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/nidec-posts-quarterly-loss-hit-by-restructuring-costs-2024-04-23/
ValueAct's reputation gamble in Japan pays off: ValueAct Capital can breathe a sigh of relief. The U.S. investment firm prefers to chide management of ...
reuters.com/breakingviews/valueacts-reputation-gamble-japan-pays-off-2024-04-23/
Regular flights between Saudi Arabia and China to launch from April 27: Three flights per week from Shanghai to Riyadh directed during the summer season of 2024
gulfnews.com/business/aviation/regular-flights-between-saudi-arabia-and-china-to-launch-from-april-27-1.1713873601738
Chinese scientists increase F-22 fighter jet’s radar signature 60,000 times with new detection method: study
scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3259428/chinese-scientists-increase-f-22-fighter-jets-radar-signature-60000-times-new-detection-method-study
US Converts Oil Rigs Into 'Floating Fortresses' Amid China Threat in the Pacific
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Singapore gives top-level briefings to reassure foreign banks on stability: City-state keen to bolster its image as a reliable financial centre at a time of ...
ft.com/content/cdea5463-3fd8-4642-94aa-d8ccd45c90b6
EU parliament staffer arrested in Germany for allegedly spying for China : Prosecutors accused the man of passing information about discussions in the European ...
theglobeandmail.com/world/article-eu-parliament-staffer-arrested-in-germany-for-allegedly-spying-for/
Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani sets HR record for Japan-born players: The Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani set the major league home run record for ...
reuters.com/sports/dodgers-shohei-ohtani-sets-hr-record-japan-born-players-2024-04-21/
Quick Glance: Shohei Ohtani Sets New Record for Most MLB Homers
- Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Shohei Ohtani has broken the record for the most homers hit by a Japanese-born player in Major League Baseball.
- During a game at Dodger Stadium, Ohtani hit an impressive homer that flew into the right field bleachers off pitcher Adrian Houser of the New York Mets.
- With this homer, which was Ohtani's 176th in his six years in the MLB, he surpassed Matsui, who played the final 10 years of his 20-year pro career in North America.
- Ohtani's record-breaking blast traveled 423 feet and put the Dodgers ahead 2-0. Prior to this, Ohtani had not hit a homer in seven consecutive games.
Chinese Olympic doping case swept ‘under the carpet' by WADA, U.S. anti-doping chief says
pbs.org/newshour/show/chinese-olympic-doping-case-swept-under-the-carpet-by-wada-u-s-anti-doping-chief-says
China's Li Auto cuts car prices in market share battle: Chinese automaker Li Auto on Monday cut prices by around 5% on four of its five models and said it would ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/chinas-li-auto-cuts-car-prices-market-share-battle-2024-04-22/
Russia Is Working on a 128-Core Supercomputing Platform: Report: The country's notoriously ancient computer systems are due for an upgrade.
extremetech.com/computing/russia-is-working-on-a-128-core-supercomputing-platform-report
US and Philippines launch Balikatan joint military drills in South China Sea: Annual exercises will include coast guard at forefront of recent clashes with ...
ft.com/content/fbbf8d67-0c67-4e3a-b590-15438bfc5202
Japan and India to be next AI hotspots: Vinod Khosla: PALO ALTO, California -- Artificial intelligence innovations are diverse, and related business ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Technology/Japan-and-India-to-be-next-AI-hotspots-Vinod-Khosla
The Ukraine war is turning into a Sino-American proxy war: Xi Jinping to Olaf Scholz: All countries must have a place at the table, none should be on the menu ...
berliner-zeitung.de/politik-gesellschaft/geopolitik/ukraine-krieg-wird-zum-chinesisch-amerikanischen-stellvertreterkrieg-li.2207230
China: Record Rainfall Kills 3, Displaces 60,000 in Guangdong: In China, at least three people have died, while authorities evacuated another 60 ...
democracynow.org/2024/4/22/headlines/china_record_rainfall_kills_3_displaces_60_000_in_guangdong
China swimmers: WADA reject cover-up charge, Beijing labels reports 'fake news'
channelnewsasia.com/sport/china-swimmers-wada-rejects-cover-fake-news-4284471
North Korea launches suspected ballistic missile into sea: Authorities in Japan and South Korea have reported what they suspect to be a North Korean missile ...
dw.com/en/north-korea-launches-suspected-ballistic-missile-into-sea/a-68885323
Quick Glance: Kim Leads Rocket Drills for Nuclear Counterattacks
- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised rocket launches simulating nuclear counterattacks.
- The drills showcased the strength of the country's nuclear forces.
- The rockets were described as highly accurate and capable of carrying tactical nuclear warheads.
- The US and South Korea are responding with enhanced military exercises and nuclear deterrence strategies.
Japanese dancer Yuna Yamada wins first place in U.S. ballet contest: 'I want to be a dancer influential enough to make the audience smile,' said Yamada, 12 ...
japantimes.co.jp/culture/2024/04/21/stage/japan-yamada-wins-ballet-contest/
Data protection: class action lawsuit against Grindr in London: For years, the dating app Grindr has handed over personal data to advertising companies ...
heise.de/news/Datenschutz-Sammelklage-gegen-Grindr-in-London-9694323.html
Quick Glance: Lawsuit Alleges Grindr's Unauthorized HIV Status Disclosure
- A group of 670 individuals have joined a class action lawsuit against LGBTQ+ dating app Grindr in the UK seeking damages for the alleged unauthorized disclosure of HIV status and other sensitive data to third parties.
- The lawsuit claims that Grindr violated UK data protection laws by sharing user data without consent, particularly data disclosed before April 3, 2018, and between May 25, 2018, and April 7, 2020.
- Researchers from SINTEF in 2018 published information indicating that Grindr was sharing user data, including HIV status, with analytics companies, sparking intense criticism and prompting changes to the company's privacy policy.
- Grindr was fined 65 million Norwegian kroner for violating GDPR consent rules, leading to further legal issues in the US.
New York woos Japan companies to join Micron in nascent chip hub: TOKYO -- The head of New York's economic development agency is working to draw investment ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Tech/Semiconductors/New-York-woos-Japan-companies-to-join-Micron-in-nascent-chip-hub
Saudi Aramco chief executive defends China’s role in green transition amid closer ties
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China KOL owns 7 homes worth US$110 million, only goes out wearing clothes, jewels worth over US$1.4 million
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Former Pak PM Nawaz Sharif on a 5-day China visit : Pakistan's former prime minister and incumbent prime minister's brother Nawaz Sharif is on a 5-day ...
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Tesla cuts prices across its line-up in China: Tesla Inc has lowered prices across its line-up in China, according to its official website ...
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Australian coach defends Chinese swimming amid doping furore: Australian swimming coach Denis Cotterell has rejected allegations of orchestrated doping in ...
reuters.com/sports/australian-coach-defends-chinese-swimming-amid-doping-furore-2024-04-22/
Flood disaster in China: »I live here. Everything is under water«: Bridges collapse, roads become raging rivers: heavy rains have led to severe flooding in ...
spiegel.de/ausland/china-leidet-unter-flut-katastrophe-hier-wohne-ich-es-steht-alles-unter-wasser-a-1dbd06bb-b46e-412e-896a-b5493a857c68
Russia's Nornickel moves closer to biggest buyer with plan for copper plant in China
reuters.com/markets/commodities/russias-nornickel-move-copper-plant-china-ceo-tells-interfax-2024-04-22/
Philippines arms up a two-front pushback on China: MANILA - This week, the Philippines and United States kicked off their largest-ever and most consequential ...
asiatimes.com/2024/04/philippines-arms-up-a-two-front-pushback-on-china/
Tesla cuts prices in China, Germany and around globe after US cuts: Tesla has cut prices in a number of its major markets, including China and Germany ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/tesla-cuts-prices-across-its-line-up-china-2024-04-21/
Why so many Chinese graduates cannot find work: Our number-crunching suggests that their plight could be much worse than previously thought
economist.com/china/2024/04/18/why-so-many-chinese-graduates-cannot-find-work
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'Sugar Baby Riri' gets nine-year prison term over romance scam: The 25-year-old swindled three men out of ¥159 million, which she spent on a Kabukicho host she ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/22/japan/crime-legal/itadaki-joshi-ruling/
Pet Treat Market, Sales Continue to Grow; Treats That Double as Toothpaste Particularly Popular
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/general-news/20240422-181754/
Pro-China party earns landslide victory in Maldives parliamentary elections: Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu’s party earned a landslide victory in ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/22/pro-china-party-earns-landslide-victory-in-maldives-parliamentary-elections
Quick Glance: Pro-China Party Secures Overwhelming Victory in Maldives Election
- President Mohamed Muizzu's PNC party wins by a landslide in Sunday's election, gaining control of parliament with a supermajority.
- The PNC, with three additional seats from allies, secures 70 out of 93 seats, signaling a shift towards China from India.
- Official results confirmation is expected soon, with the new assembly set to take office in early May.
- The election serves as a pivotal moment for Muizzu's agenda of closer economic ties with China following his previous win in the presidential election.
Humble China street vendor makes sacrifices to support academically gifted daughters who gain PhD and master’s degree
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Tesla price cuts in China spark wider EV discounts: SHANGHAI -- Tesla and Chinese electric vehicle startup Li Auto have announced the latest discounts for ...
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Espionage in Germany: China rejects allegations: After the arrest of three suspected spies, China has denied the allegations. The embassy calls on Germany to ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/deutschland/aussenpolitik/id_100391708/spionage-in-deutschland-china-weist-vorwuerfe-zurueck.html
Russia is in third place: Ukraine war pushes global military spending to all-time high
n-tv.de/politik/Ukraine-Krieg-treibt-weltweite-Militaerausgaben-auf-Hoechststand-article24890574.html
Massive Floods Force Tens of Thousands to Evacuate in China’s Guangdong Region: Authorities have said water levels in China’s Guangdong province are "dangerously ...
time.com/6969660/floods-evacuations-china-guangdong/
Hong Kong Observatory issues fourth amber rainstorm warning in a week amid heavy downpour
scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/3259973/hong-kong-observatory-issues-third-amber-rainstorm-warning-week-amid-heavy-downpour
'Sugar baby' who defrauded older men out of $1M gets 9-year prison term: Japanese 'sugar baby' Mai Watanabe was sentenced to 9 years in prison for defrauding men ...
businessinsider.com/sugar-baby-scam-older-men-million-sold-manual-years-prison-2024-4
Leadership Shift in the House China Select Committee Could Cripple Congress’ Anti-China Momentum
thediplomat.com/2024/04/leadership-shift-in-the-house-china-select-committee-could-cripple-congress-anti-china-momentum/
Taiwan thanks US for aid package, says will ‘safeguard peace’: TAIPEI: Taiwan will work with the United States to “safeguard peace and freedom” in the region ...
arabnews.com/node/2497041/world
Espionage for China: Three Germans arrested: Arrests for suspected espionage: Three Germans are said to have illegally obtained information for a Chinese secret ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/deutsche-spionage-festnahme-china-100.html
Is Arabica Coffee's Reign Over Our Domestic Market Coming to an End? - PolandDaily24.com
polanddaily24.com/is-arabica-coffees-reign-over-our-domestic-market-coming-to-an-end/business-tech/40563
U.K. police charge 2 men with spying for China: LONDON (Reuters) -- British police on Monday charged two men alleged to have spied for China ...
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How the internet has transformed China in the past 30 years, and vice versa: April 20 is remembered in China for marking a milestone in the nation’s development: ...
scmp.com/tech/policy/article/3259923/how-internet-has-transformed-china-past-30-years-and-vice-versa
Comparing Gray-Zone Tactics in the Red Sea and the South China Sea: The Houthis’ activities in the Red Sea and the Chinese actions around Second Thomas Shoal ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/comparing-gray-zone-tactics-in-the-red-sea-and-the-south-china-sea/
Toyota launches all-new land cruiser 250 series in Japan: Toyota Motor Corp has announced the addition of the "250" series to the Land Cruiser lineup ...
japantoday.com/category/business/toyota-launches-all-new-land-cruiser-250-series-in-japan
IEA gives upbeat EV outlook with China seen driving the market: PARIS -- Almost one in three cars on the road in China and more than one in five in the U.S ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Automobiles/IEA-gives-upbeat-EV-outlook-with-China-seen-driving-the-market
Heavy rains and flooding lash China, 11 missing : Major rivers, waterways, and reservoirs in China's Guangdong Province are threatening to unleash dangerous ...
wionews.com/videos/heavy-rains-and-flooding-lash-china-11-missing-713829
An AI star seeks to bring self-driving cars to Japan by 2030: The mind behind an AI algorithm that beat a shogi master now has his sights set on a fully ...
japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/04/22/companies/japan-ai-star-self-driving-car/
In Photos: Gorgeous sightseeing train dubbed 'moving suites' unveiled in southwest Japan - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/graphs/20240422/hpe/00m/0na/001000g/20240422hpe00m0na001000q
WSJ: US drafting sanctions aimed at Chinese banks aiding Russia’s war effort: Washington hopes they will allow Secretary of State Antony Blinken to arrive armed ...
kyivindependent.com/wsj-us-drafting-sanctions-aimed-at-chinese-banks-aiding-russias-war-effort/
More startup culture - This is how the auto industry can overcome its crisis: The coming years will present the automotive industry with challenges ...
businessinsider.de/gruenderszene/automotive-mobility/mehr-startup-kultur-so-kann-die-autoindustrie-ihre-krise-meistern/
Male hippo in Japan zoo turns out to be a female: Gen-chan at Osaka's Tennoji Zoo was thought for seven years to be a male.
channelnewsasia.com/asia/japan-osaka-tennoji-zoo-hippopotamus-female-dna-test-reveal-4285686
12-year-old Japan dancer wins top prize in youth ballet competition - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240421/p2g/00m/0et/061000c
Rescuers race to reach those trapped by floods in China's Guangdong: Rescuers on boats in China's flood-ravaged Guangdong province raced to evacuate trapped ...
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Philippines Skips China’s Navy Forum Coinciding With US Drills - Bloomberg: The Philippines won’t be showing up at the gathering in China this week of the ...
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Commentary: China is the one keeping wind power revolution blowing: The West must spend more money on clean technology to rewire the world’s energy systems ...
channelnewsasia.com/commentary/china-clean-energy-tech-wind-solar-ev-overcapacity-4282946
Former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif to fly to China for medical checkup, report says: Former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif to fly to China for medical checkup ...
wionews.com/south-asia/former-pakistan-pm-nawaz-sharif-to-fly-to-china-for-medical-checkup-report-says-713943
Student in China rejected by Nanjing University after videos of him abusing cats went viral
thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2024/04/22/student-in-china-rejected-by-nanjing-university-after-videos-of-him-abusing-cats-went-viral
Japan's big cities become magnets for inherited rural savings: TOKYO -- Major Japanese banks are vying for an estimated 58 trillion yen ($377 billion) in ...
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Fake Ads for Investment Scams “Endorsed” by Businesspeople Run Rampant on Social Media
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/general-news/20240422-181676/
Spying for China? Police arrest three suspected informants: The police in Germany have probably succeeded in striking a spy network from China ...
infranken.de/deutschland/fuer-china-spioniert-polizei-verhaftet-drei-mutmassliche-spitzel-art-5860340
Tesla cuts prices nearly $2,000 in China, in line with US cuts - Companies - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/business/2024/04/21/tesla-cuts-prices-nearly-2000-in-china-in-line-with-us-cuts.html
Quick Glance: Tesla Stocks Plummet Before Earnings Announcement
- The Tesla stock dropped by 3.4% on Monday, closing at $142.05, marking a 43% decline for the year, the second worst among S&P 500 members.
- Tesla cut prices in the USA, China, and across Europe, offering reductions of up to $2,000 on their popular Model Y SUV and entry-level Model 3 sedan.
- These reductions compound investors' growing concerns following weak first-quarter deliveries, layoffs, and a Cybertruck recall.
- Analysts are anticipating a 5.1% revenue decrease for Tesla in the first quarter, potentially marking the first year-over-year decline since Q2 2020 due to Covid disruptions.
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